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My Breast Cancer Support Group Offered Me Advice, Camaraderie

March 10th 2023

My major source of support throughout my journey was our local breast cancer support group.

'How You Doin'?' Can Be a Tricky Question to Ask Someone With Cancer

March 10th 2023

When I was in the throes of cancer, I didn't know how to answer well-meaning people who asked, "How you doin'?"

‘Queer Eye’ Star Dies, Phillies Stadium May Have Cancer Link and More

March 10th 2023

From a contestant on “Queer Eye” dying of cancer to a string of brain cancers in former Philadelphia Phillies players, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Novel Antibody Drug Conjugate May Provide Survival Benefit in Clinical Trial of HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

March 10th 2023

Patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer treated with the novel antibody drug conjugate ARX788 conferred a significant survival benefit compared with those treated with a control.

Keytruda Meets Trial Goals for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment

March 9th 2023

Keytruda plus chemotherapy before surgery and as single agent after improved outcomes for patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer.

Allogeneic HCT May Not Significantly Benefit Some Patients With AML After First Remission

March 9th 2023

Regarding overall survival, allogeneic HCT did not have a benefit over consolidation chemotherapy in patients with intermediate-risk disease.

Replacing Cancer Memories

March 9th 2023

When my daughter was going through cancer treatment, we often heard the beeping of her chemotherapy IV. But recently, the memory of that sound was replaced with something much happier.

How an MLM Urged One Survivor to Use Her Cancer Diagnosis to Push Products

March 9th 2023

A cervical cancer survivor tells her story of how a MLM company urged her to use her diagnosis to sell more products.

My Care Team Got My Through My Breast Cancer Experience

March 9th 2023

Thanks to an amazing care team, I got through my breast cancer with little worry.

FDA Agrees to Review Opdivo for Post-Surgical Melanoma Treatment

March 8th 2023

The Food and Drug Administration accepted a supplemental Biologics License Application for Opdivo to treat stage 2B or C, fully resected melanoma.

Separating Mainstream Diets From Oncology Nutrition

March 8th 2023

A nutritionist discussed the difference between mainstream diets and oncology nutrition, and how patients with cancer can ensure they’re on the right track to being well-nourished throughout cancer treatment.

Prepping for a Colonoscopy: Tips from The Colonoscopy Queen

March 8th 2023

I’ve had many colonoscopies over the last two decades, so here are my tips for preparing for and going through the procedure.

'Ugly Blessings’ and Blooming From Cancer’s Lessons

March 8th 2023

After being diagnosed with a rare cancer, I met some amazing people and have a new appreciation for life.

Facing Cancer's External Side Effects

March 8th 2023

Immunotherapy Effectiveness Tied to Particular Cell Activity

March 7th 2023

Patients who do not respond to immunotherapy have reduced CD5 activity in their tumors, opening the door for more effective immunotherapy treatments.

Answering the Call for Bladder Cancer Support

March 7th 2023

Bladder cancer survivors face a bevy of challenges post-treatment, but an immediately available service strives to ease the burden.

I Feel Cheated as a Cancer Survivor

March 7th 2023

Cancer took so many experiences away from me, yet I sometimes feel guilty that I survived and others did not.

Spring into Salads for Cancer Survivors

March 7th 2023

Spring brings a plethora of refreshing veggies into season, and these salads make the most of their natural flavors and health benefits.

Cancer Helped Me Acknowledge and Appreciate My Dual Identity

March 7th 2023

As a doctor, I’m used to providing medical care, but once I was diagnosed with cancer, I became a patient — someone receiving medical care, too.

Chemo-Related Hearing Loss Is Common in Survivors of Testicular Cancer, Other Cancer Types

March 6th 2023

With 74% of testicular cancer survivors reporting hearing loss in a recent study, one expert advised patients to advocate for themselves and their hearing before, during and after cancer treatment with cisplatin-based chemotherapy.

The Invisible Side Effect of Visible Cancer Survivorship

March 6th 2023

How do survivors of head and neck cancer cope with drastic changes to one of the most visibly identifiable body parts — the head?

A Post-Bone Marrow Transplant Scare

March 6th 2023

After undergoing a bone marrow transplant for my leukemia, I started to have some odd symptoms, and sent wacky texts to my loved ones.

Autoinjector Version of Udenyca FDA Approved to Reduce Infection Risk After Myelosuppressive Chemo

March 6th 2023

This updated administration of Udenyca allows patients to receive this treatment in the office or at home.

FDA Expands Verzenio Indication to Forego Ki-67 Score in High-Risk, Early Breast Cancer

March 6th 2023

Removing the Ki-67 score to determine eligibility for Verzenio treatment in patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative, node positive, early breast cancer allows for more patients to receive this treatment.

Nearly 25% of AYA Sarcoma Survivors Reported Impaired Social Functioning

March 6th 2023

Over a quarter of adolescent or young adult patients diagnosed with sarcomas will have difficulties financially, romantically for an extended period after diagnosis.

Dealing With Life-Changing Cancer My Own Way

March 5th 2023

When I sit down with my paint brush, despite my cancer history, I don’t feel different anymore.

Everything Is Not OK: A TV Show Gave Me Flashbacks to Cancer

March 4th 2023

I thought my sensitivity to breast cancer scenarios on television shows had gotten stronger, but it hasn’t.

Radiation Dose May Increase Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors

March 4th 2023

Hodgkin lymphoma survivors should avoid associated risk factors of developing colorectal cancer such as smoking, alcohol usage and being overweight.

TKI Drug Plus Chemotherapy May Improve Lung Cancer Outcomes

March 3rd 2023

Gefitinib plus chemotherapy could be considered a first-line treatment option for patients with EGFR-mutated NSCLC with brain metastases.

HPV-Related Cancer: Why Risk It?

March 3rd 2023

Vaccines have been a hot-button issue for several years now, but are cancer survivors putting their health at risk by avoiding the HPV vaccine?